pit master
Barbecue head chef
A pit master is someone who tends a barbecue pit, managing the slow smoking of meat over wood or charcoal.
The title implies expertise—controlling temperature, timing, and smoke to produce tender, flavorful results.
Pit masters are central figures in American barbecue culture, especially in Texas and the South: The pit master had been up since 3 a.m. tending the brisket.
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grill · smoke · smoke ring · rub · low and slow · charcoal · wood · hickory · mesquite · fire management · tender · rest period · cutting board · meat sweats · bark · burnt ends · competition · cook off
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